In the first round of the League of Champs Rogues United ominously signalled their intentions against Morellen as Einar Kullström scored the only goal of the game from a dead ball on ’56, 10 mins before limping off. The goal was enough to secure all 3 points. Bjorka IF seemed comfortably ahead on 66 mins after a Gago brace. FC Ataturk pulled one back on ’88 through one of Sopta’s free kicks prompting Jonah05 to comment “I did not deserve to lose that”. With 4 chances to Bjorka’s 3 – he may have a point. 2-1 down at half time, FC Porto 90 changed into their shooting boots during an away trip to Gunners FC’s Emirates Stadium, coming back to win 4-2., Elmroth grabbing a brace. Defending Champions Zvezda FK got off to a winning start, beating Major BB 1-0, thanks to a 12th minute shot from man of the moment Alse Engen. Major BB created more chances, but couldn’t convert.

Round 2 saw a stalemate between Major BB and Morellen, with both teams searching for their first win. Both goals being penalties, perhaps more relief will be shown on Fiddelino’s face as Morellen lost on possession, chances and equalised on ’92. Rogues United continued their impressive from thumping Bjorka IF 3-0 at Täppevik. A 5 man defence gave an effective match day rating of no less than 20 as a 5 star performance saw the visitors lead the chances 6-1. Zvezda stumbled away to Gunners FC, managing only a draw. A 5 star performance suggested Monharista did everything right yet received only a point and an injury to Putte Wessel. FC Porto 90 continued their impressive start beating FC Ataturk 1-0 thanks to Fernando Belluschi’s 89th minute penalty.

In Round 4 Major BB grabbed 3 points against FC Ataturk who by now were 0, 0 & 4 as defender Challis rose highest to meet a fine cross from Yunis Shadi. A seemingly bore draw between Gunners FC & Bjorka IF didn’t quite tell the whole story as Gunners peppered the Bjorka goal with 9 chances to 1. Morellen successfully contained Zvezda FK at Marakana with YA prospect Dejan Genije getting a run out with Wessel still injured. Rufus Ackebjer repayed his managers faith with a goal and perhaps justifying an otherwise strange decision to bench József Zsiroshegyi.

In Round 5, FC Ataturk claimed their first 3 points of the campaign, lifting them off bottom spot with a 2-0 victory over Gunners FC, in apparent turmoil after Luluz walked out. A strong performance, particularly from Koebeer & Alfonso saw the home side win comfortably. Bjorka IF surprised many by beating Champs Zvezda FK 3-2 at Täppevik particularly as the visitors enjoyed 58% of the possession and 9 chances to the home teams 6. Bautista Gago’s brace proved decisive for the home team putting Bjorka comfortably mid table. Major BB held runaway leaders Rogues United to a 1-1 stalemate, and indeed led the game until Man of the match Didrik Ernst’s 77th minute leveller finally claimed a share of the spoils for Rogues. FC Porto 90 climbed to an impressive 2nd thanks to an impressive display by midfielder Rory Dean. Dos Santos Leite claimed a consolation goal for the visitors, which will be no consolation as the former champs plunge into the bottom 3.

Transfers
In the top league Rogues United received the best youth prospect, as Elias Stjärna arrived a 17/5 with Stamina. Elsewhere the standout transfer of note was Acção em Camarate’s decision to spend 10.5m econs on 25/12 Free Kicking defender José Antonio Ayala. A super player, he moves from Dream Leagues division 7 to the LoC’s division 6. Surely it is only a matter of time before his talents are noted by a top club.

Going the other way, Black Bulls sold 34/15 Ivan Cordoba for 2.6m econs, FC Fantastic made 9.5m econs on the sale of their vanilla 26/11 STR Stu McAnespie and FC Viitorul Oradea received 7.8m econs for their 31/15 MF Theo Skelton. AGFC went a little SQ crazy, picking up Llan Festiniogs 6 day old 18/4 MID for a whopping 8, 300, 000 econs. He comes with FK, Intelligence, Stamina, Header and All round as visible. A quick look at Ashid_Ahmad s team and one can tell – he does like his SQ’s.

Stockviks FF sacked a perfectly good 33/14 GK Nigel Lonnegan, a bit of a surprise so soon into the season. Whilst Eric Hassell has the No1 jersey, we’d have thought a little experience on the bench might have been an idea but Falstad had a different view and clearly trusts Yngve Weber as an adequate understudy. Continuing the trend of sackings, Division 6 side Random Bastards sacked 31/14 MF Stelian Brãnescu. We at Xpert Daily cannot fathom why. It’s a funny old game.

Manager Changes

As perhaps every team in Division 7 did a reshuffle, the biggest news in the period was Luluz decision to stand down as top flight club Gunners FC’s manager. Leaving for Xtreme League Divison 6 side Sol Team V. Luluz made no press releases prior to leaving as UptonParkHeroes took control of the reigns. Around the site since 2008, but with no rating to speak of currently UptonParkHeroes has a job rebuilding a side full of 33/34yr olds. We wish the very best of luck.

Division 5 side Mesopotamia FC gained a new manager in MRH88 who took charge of the 33m club on 12/5/14. He promptly spent 29m in the next 2 days, and by the looks of the midfield – he isn’t done yet.

Cup

The Cup also held no surprises thus far as the top 16 seeds all progress. Upsets are expected in the comings rounds as down the seedings some of the other higher placed seeds are falling to lesser fancied sides. THe latest round started to see some of the 2nd Tier seeds begin to falter, with No 25 seeds Ecosse FC fall 5-2 on aggregate to No 488 seeds Tenterden Badgers over 2 legs. The joy of the Cup.